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In at least 300 words, retell a key scene from the Odyssey from another character’s point of view. Use figurative language and vivid sensory details to convey the character’s experiences and feelings. Show the action from your character’s point of view while still maintaining the original plot. You may incorporate dialogue.

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The name's Polyphemus, and I'm a cyclops. As you can see, I am a gigantic being with one eye that feasts on human flesh. It is true that Poseidon and Thoosa are my parents, and that I am their supernatural offspring. After returning with my herd of big sheep, I did what I always do: I rolled the huge stone blocking the cave's entrance into place. When I realized there were men in my cave, I was both furious and thrilled. The second I saw them, I grabbed two, smashed them against the rocks, and ate them. Because I was so full, I ended up sleeping for a while after dinner.

Once again, I smashed two men into the rocks and devoured them for breakfast when morning came. After allowing my herd to exit the cave, I rolled the stone back in order to prevent the humans from escaping. Later that day, I returned and feasted on two more human beings. One of the humans surprised me by offering me a glass of what he called wine, and it was great. When I inquired as to his identity, he simply replied, "No man." The name is quite distinctive. Because of the wine I drank, I slept like a baby.

At some point throughout the night, I woke up howling because something hot and pointy had been pressed against my eye. When my cyclopean neighbors wondered who this to me had done, I told them, "No man." Because of my strange name, they were confused and went home laughing. Once I was certain that no humans were riding on their backs, I released the flock of sheep out of the cave the following morning.

Sometime later, I heard a ship leave, and the human cried that his name was not "No man," but "Odysseus." He took great satisfaction in having duped me and was really proud of himself. As a result of his carelessness, I now know his true identity and may report it to my father, Poseidon.

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